Whether you're an early adopter or you were one of the lucky ones that got a free Droid 2 upgrade, some users over at the xda-developers forum have already gained root access to Motorola's latest device.

Rooting methods are always changing, especially with all the Android phones out there. Check out our always up to date rooting guide for the most recent information on rooting your particular device.

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Unfortunately, while most phones have one-click rooting solutions nowadays, the Droid 2 is not yet part of that camp. The process isn't quick and painless (you'll need to do a bit of work in Windows' Command Prompt) and there aren't any recovery files available yet, but at least you can install root-only apps like Wireless Tether or the phone-overclocking SetCPU. Hit the link for the full instructions, and if you've got yourself a shiny new Droid 2, let us know how it goes in the comments.